Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Aviation

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MAKE IT COUNT

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

About the Team and Role

Sydney Airport’s Aviation Growth and Group Strategy team (AGGS) plays a critical role in driving the Airport’s commercial success, focusing on revenue generation and strategic innovation. As the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for AGGS, you’ll be at the center of these efforts, providing the financial insights and leadership needed to support business growth and deliver exceptional results.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you’ll lead a team of five skilled Senior Financial Analysts, partnering with the Aviation Growth and Group Strategy division to deliver high-quality financial analysis and strategic recommendations. This team works closely with senior stakeholders to develop business cases, support decision-making, and identify opportunities to enhance profitability and optimise investments.

This role is perfect for an experienced leader and expert modeller who thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will have the opportunity to,

• Partner with senior leaders to create robust business cases for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and targets.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models that support revenue forecasting, EBITDA projections, and investment analysis.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organisational goals.
• Conduct detailed commercial analyses to identify and evaluate revenue-generating opportunities, assess risks, and recommend actionable strategies.
• Lead scenario planning and financial simulations to guide critical decision-making at the executive level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and optimise the financial performance of key business activities.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions through clear and compelling communication.
• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within your team by mentoring and empowering team members to deliver impactful results.
  
  

About You

• Strong leadership and mentoring experience within a high-performance environment.
• Extensive experience in financial planning and analysis with a strong focus on revenue generation and commercial decision-making.
• Proven business partnering experience with a natural ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex financial insights in a clear and compelling manner.
• Expertise in business casing, creating and maintaining complex financial modelling, and investment analysis, with a track record of driving profitable outcomes.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies that support organisational goals.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, with advanced Excel capabilities.
• A proactive and strategic mindset, with a focus on identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvement.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with CPA or equivalent certification
  
  

What We Offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out theJoin ussection of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our otherEmployee benefits, or take a look at ourLinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.